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Windshield washer fluid
WARNING
Improper use of operating fluids and equipment
can cause accidents, serious personal injuries,
burns and/or poisoning.
Always store vehicle care products in a safe
place in original containers that are securely
closed.
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To reduce the risk of poisoning, never use emp-
ty food or beverage containers that might mis-
lead someone into drinking from them.
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Always keep vehicle care products out of the
reach of children.
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Fig. 169 In the engine compartment: Cap of the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir.
Always read and heed all the instructions and all
WARNINGS on the package before using vehicle
care products.
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Check the windshield washer fluid level regularly
and refill as necessary.
When using products that give off harmful
fumes, always work outdoors or in a well venti-
lated area.
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There is a filter screen in the filler neck of the wind-
shield washer fluid reservoir. The screen helps to
keep large particles and debris from getting into and
clogging the windshield washer nozzles when add-
ing windshield washer fluid. Take the screen out on-
ly to clean it. If the screen is damaged or missing,
have it replaced immediately, otherwise the system
may become clogged and not work properly.
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, nail polish
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remover or other volatile fluids for vehicle care.
They are poisonous and highly flammable. They
could cause fires and explosions!
NOTICE
— Open the engine hood → page 241, In the en-
gine compartment.
Only refill with suitable operating fluids. When
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changing or topping off fluids, make sure that you
pour the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Adding
incorrect fluids will cause serious malfunctions
and engine damage! Under no circumstances
should you mix up operating fluids. Otherwise se-
rious malfunctions and engine damage can occur!
— The windshield washer fluid reservoir can be iden-
tified by the symbol on its cap → fig. 169.
— Check if there is still enough windshield washer
fluid in the reservoir.
appropriate windshield washer fluid that is rec-
ommended by Volkswagen → . Follow the di-
rections on the container.
Accessories and other things installed in front of
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the cooling air intakes impair the efficiency of the
engine coolant. The engine can overheat under
high outside temperatures or under high engine
loads!
— In cold weather, always use a special windshield
washer antifreeze solution that will help keep the
Leaking operating fluids can pollute the envi-
ronment. Collect leaking operating fluids in
suitable containers and dispose of them properly in
accordance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations.
water from freezing →
.
Recommended cleaners
— For the warmer months, Windscreen Clear Summ-
erG 052 184 A2 or equivalent. Mixing ratio 1:100
(1 part concentrate to 100 parts water) in the
windshield washer reservoir.
— All-season Windscreen ClearG 052 164 M2 or
equivalent. Mixing ratio in winter to 0 °F (-18 °C)
about 1:2 (1 part concentrate to 2 parts water),
otherwise, mixing ratio 1:4 in the windshield
washer reservoir.
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